What Mouthpiece Does Brian Shaw Wear? (And, Why He Wears It?)

Lifting heavy weights can place a significant amount of stress on your jaw, especially if you tend to clench or grind your teeth under a heavy load. That’s why many powerlifters and strongman competitors like Brian Shaw, 4-time World’s Strongest Man, wear a mouthpiece during training and competition. So, what mouthpiece does Brian Shaw wear? … Continue ReadingWhat Mouthpiece Does Brian Shaw Wear? (And, Why He Wears It?)

What Mouthpiece Does Rich Froning Wear? (And, Why Wear It)

Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases. More and more athletes are starting to realize the benefits of wearing mouthpieces in training and competition. Rich Froning, the four-time individual CrossFit Games champion and leader of the CrossFit Mayhem Freedom team, recently partnered with a mouthpiece company after … Continue ReadingWhat Mouthpiece Does Rich Froning Wear? (And, Why Wear It)

New Age Performance Mouthpiece Review: Pros, Cons, Is It Worth It?

Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases. A lot of science-backed research has proven how mouthpieces can have positive effects on strength, balance, and respiratory rates in athletes. New Age Performance mouthpieces are popular amongst powerlifters, strongman athletes, and endurance athletes for these reasons. So, are the … Continue ReadingNew Age Performance Mouthpiece Review: Pros, Cons, Is It Worth It?

AIRWAAV Mouthpiece Review: Pros, Cons, Is It Worth It?

Mouthpieces are exploding in popularity amongst athletes due to the science-backed claims of their effects on athletic performance. AIRWAAV is the latest mouthpiece to hit the market, and I recently tried it for my Crossfit workouts. So, is the AIRWAAV mouthpiece worth it? The AIRWAAV mouthpiece is worth it due to its high-quality materials and … Continue ReadingAIRWAAV Mouthpiece Review: Pros, Cons, Is It Worth It?

Do Mouthguards Make You Stronger? (Science-Backed)

It’s become more common to see lifters wearing a mouthguard in the gym when lifting weights for various reasons including the belief that it can improve your strength. So, do mouthguards make you stronger? Studies looking at strength improvements with mouthguards are generally sparse; however, there is evidence to support the act of jaw clenching … Continue ReadingDo Mouthguards Make You Stronger? (Science-Backed)

Best 5 Mouth Guards For Powerlifting: Guide & Reviews

Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases. In addition to the great amount of stress powerlifting puts on your primary muscles, it still puts some pressure on various parts of your body, such as your teeth. While lifting, you might find yourself clenching and gritting hard, which … Continue ReadingBest 5 Mouth Guards For Powerlifting: Guide & Reviews